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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.45, 3,698.62 and 905.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.45, 3,698.62 and 905.94 is: 1,358.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.45 : 3,698.62 = 905.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.45/3,698.62 = 905.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.45x = 3,698.62 × 905.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.45x = 3,350,725.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,725.54/2,466.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.52

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